The Films That Made Corduroy Cool

Mr Dustin Hoffman. Mr Robert Redford. Mr Brad Pitt. What do these men have in common, besides Oscar statuettes and envy-inducing CVs? A fondness for wearing corduroy on screen, that’s what. Each of these icons has used this season’s essential fabric to do what it does best: convey a delicate balance of intelligence and swagger. When one is playing, say, a tenacious newspaper reporter or a pot-loving professor, there really is no substitute. Follow their examples, and you’ll discover a look that will last you far beyond the coming season. (Actually lighting up with your students, though, in the manner of Mr Donald Sutherland, may not be advised.)